An Ashland reader recently noticed some curious little, almost lantern-like attachment appearing on her spruce. At first glance, these little cocoons looked like little lanterns in her evergreen.

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

Here are some common uninvited house guests and tips on how to prevent them. Every season is a little different. The temperature changes, different plants are in bloom, and some animals alter their ...

I keep finding these insects in our mailbox. My daughter told me they are earwigs and can do a lot of damage in the garden. Are they dangerous to humans? How do I keep them out of my flower garden?

You try your best to make your home hospitable for guests—but not the insect kind. Earwigs will seek shelter in your home—often in the bathroom, basement or kitchen, as these places offer ideal ...

Earwigs are beneficial insects that primarily consume dead plants and other insects, contributing to garden cleanliness. While earwigs can cause minor plant damage, their benefits generally outweigh ...

There it was, an earwig. Earwigs have been feeding on flowers and foliage this growing season. They love the sweet, succulent flower petals and have no problem burying themselves into a bud that is ...

A close-up photo of an earwig standing on the edge of a cardboard paper. - Inkastudio/Getty Images Despite their intimidating pincers, earwigs are much more of a nuisance than an actual threat, unless ...

Earwigs feed on dead and living insects and insect eggs and on succulent plant parts. Earwig nymphs and adults will climb trees and feed on flower buds, leaves , and fruit of trees during the spring ...